Collection L'essentials
From Waste to Cultural Artefact
With prints inspired by the Renaissance monuments in France, this collection is an ode to my second home Paris & its larger-than-life Renaissance sculptures scattered around the city. Made from high quality designer excess fabric.
Showcase by Shabel Paris
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Revival with Respect
Upcycled for the Corset Revival Project, Soft Armour by Shabél Paris is preserving the corset’s original silhouette honouring the skill and labour behind its construction while giving it a new meaning: an armour chosen by the wearer.
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Memory into Material
Handcrafted flower by flower, stitch by stitch, Soft Armor explores feminine resilience through deadstock and pre-loved materials, including silk kept since 2016. Materials held onto for years find renewed purpose in a piece shaped by care, memory and intention.
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Heritage in Every Stitch
Bobbin lace handcrafted by Sri Lankan artisan Udeni brings Sri Lankan heritage into dialogue with European corsetry. The piece reflects a practice shaped by close relationships with artisans and respect for the time, knowledge and devotion their craft requires.
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